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Motorola Moto X
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Engadget Review
The Moto X hits a sweet spot with its user-friendly, always-on software features. At $199, though, it's priced a bit too high for a mid-range phone.
Joseph VolpeAugust 05, 2013
Pros
- Long battery life
- Useful Active Display notification previews
- Easy to activate Quick Capture mode
- Smooth overall performance
Cons
- Moto Maker restricted to AT&T
- On-contract pricing should be lower
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Motorola Moto X
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- 82AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE36 ReviewsCNETNot Ratedhttp://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57611724-251/This is the phone (and phone service) I've been waiting for. After two years of squinting at my iPhone 4S and paying AT&T $80 per month for service, I'm ready to make a change. But no way am I getting roped into another two-year contract, especially at that rate.PC Mag80Motorola Moto X (T-Mobile)The Motorola Moto X is an excellent Android smartphone, but senseless carrier neglect will make this a tough sell on T-Mobile.Laptop Magazine80Motorola Moto X (Sprint) ReviewIf you're looking for a smartphone that delivers a great mix of personalization and convenience -- along with an uncluttered Android experience -- the Moto X is a very good choice. But you may want to wait until Moto Maker is live on Sprint and the carrier's LTE network is more widespread.PC Mag90Motorola Moto X (AT&T)AT&T's Moto X is the best version of a very good phone, thanks to the Moto Maker customization options.Laptop Magazine80Motorola Moto X (AT&T) ReviewThe Motorola Moto X's advanced voice controls, quick-launch camera and customizable design make it stand out from competitors.Ars Technica80Greater than the sum of its specs: Google’s MotoAs a beginning, as the first step in some longer journey, Google and Motorola's first "true" joint effort is intriguing. It's a confident step forward. It makes me interested to see where Motorola will be a year from now, and that's something I haven't said in a while.Wired80Motorola Moto XA Taste of TomorrowDon’t get me wrong, it’s great. It’s wonderful. An all around wonderful phone. An excellent Android phone. But it isn’t the radical change Motorola has hinted at, not yet at least. It’s iterative; a waypoint on the path to undiscovered country, but not the promised land itself.GigaOM90Moto X review: The Android phone that does surprisUnlike the mini versions of other leading phones which cut both corners and size, Moto X offers an outstanding overall experience while not being a huge handset.AllThingsD80Moto X Stands Out in Sea of Phone SamenessMoto Maker is a draw for people who want a stylish phone that will stand out in the sea of smartphone sameness. It’s a breath of fresh air, and it makes buying a smartphone fun for the first time in a long time.Gizmodo80Moto X Review: The Android Phone for EverybodyFor the majority of people, the answer is yes. It's an excellent phone that feels good and provides a hard-to-quantify but very satisfying experience. Despite not having the highest-end hardware, in many ways it feels more "futuristic" than its turbo-changed competitors.PC Mag80Motorola Moto X (Verizon Wireless)The Moto X adds some useful, unique tricks to a fast Android smartphone that's comfortable to hold in one hand.Engadget90Moto X reviewThe Moto X definitely hits the user-friendly sweet spot and its trio of always-on software features make it a clear winner. Though at $199, it's priced a bit too high for the competition.Laptop Magazine80Motorola Moto X (Verizon Wireless) ReviewThe Moto X's advanced voice controls, quick-launch camera and highly customizable design make this Android phone stand out, but Verizon customers will have to wait for the build-your-own fun.CNET80A comfy Android with mass appealWhile in screen quality and storage capacity it lags behind rival superphones, the Moto X's superbly compact and comfortable design, whiz-bang voice controls, and long battery life make it a worthy Android contender.CNETNot RatedMoto X: Magical features aimed to please everyoneMotorola really needed to make a big splash with the Moto X, and that it did. Instead of the traditional tactic of beating potential customers over the head with powerful components and every feature under the sun, Motorola decided to cater to shoppers' softer side.EngadgetNot RatedMoto X preview: A Google phone assembled with you,Make no mistake: the Moto X is pleasing to hold. It's light without feeling cheap or fragile, yet solidly built and gently curved.Laptop MagazineNot RatedMoto X Hands-on: 18 Colors, Great Voice Control, SThe Moto X looks pretty compelling in some ways, especially the touchless voice control and the fact that you can build your own design. We also like that you get a big and gorgeous 4.7-inch AMOLED screen in a compact package.PC MagNot RatedHands On With Motorola's Moto XThere's a 1,280-by-720 display with 316 pixels per inch, which doesn't quite stack up against the 1,920-by-1,080-resolution displays on the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One, but the average phone user probably won't notice.Ars TechnicaNot RatedMotorola’s big move: Hands-on with the Moto XUltimately, this phone does lack compelling hardware or software beyond a couple of neat tweaks, so it's hard to say how it will capture the attention of customers.GizmodoNot RatedMoto X Hands On: Forget Specs, This Thing Is AwesoWhat's actually important, though, is that it is FAST. In the couple hours that I've spent with it, I have seen zero lag or skipping. Experientially, it's every bit as quick as the HTC One, Galaxy S4, or iPhone 5 ... Apps fly open and scrolling is buttery smooth.Pocket-Lint90Motorola Moto X review (UK edition)In one sense, nothing has changed since our initial Moto X review based on our US experience of this phone. But that was six months ago and pre-Nexus 5. Times have changed, but our soft spot for this phone hasn't. We still do wholeheartedly recommend the Moto X.Pocket-Lint90Motorola Moto X reviewThe Moto X is smart. It's aware. It's packed with features. It's powerful enough and it's got the right amount of Android - without too much bloat or gimmick. We really like the Moto X.Mashable90Moto X: The Phone That Really Listens to YouThe Moto X is the perfect smartphone for anyone who was ever intimidated by a smartphone. It's just the right size, it actually listens to you, and it's cooked just the way you like it. What more do you want?ABC News80Moto X Review: Motorola's Smarter Smartphone Is aCombine the software features with long battery life and a design that fits perfectly in my hand and the Moto X is a very smart choice.TechHive80Review: The Moto X is the most convenient AndroidThe Moto X proves you don't need cutting edge specs to make a great Android phone.SlashGear80Moto X ReviewThe Moto X, though, deserves a chance to convince. More than the sum of its parts, it’s not a perfect phone but it is a capable and considered one, demonstrating there’s more than one way to approach the smartphone market.PC World AustraliaNot RatedMotorola Moto X Android phone (preview)The Moto X includes a 10-megapixel rear facing camera that doubles as a full HD, 1080p video recorder, along with a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video calls. Tapping anywhere on the screen in the camera app immediately takes a photo, with focus and exposure adjusted automatically.Wired UKNot RatedHands on with Motorola's new Moto XMotorola pitches the Moto X as the "relaunch" of the mobile division under the aegis of Google. But this constitutes the second or third time Motorola has reinvented its mobile approach. This is neither an Android flagship nor Google partner device.The Guardian80Moto X review: hands-on customization, hands-off uAlthough Motorola has released other phones since Google bought the company in May 2012, the Moto X is the first to designed under Google. It's an impressive offering that could make Motorola a contender again.Pocket-LintNot RatedMotorola Moto X pictures and hands-onOn the software-side of things, the neatest features up front - that is with the few minutes we had to play - are the touchless controls and quick-access camera functions.TechHiveNot RatedHands on with Moto X, the phone that just might saAll things considered, the Moto X is almost a re-birth of sorts for Motorola. It proves that Motorola does know how to make a stylish phone that can compete with the likes of Samsung and HTC, and shows us that Motorola is willing to try new things to stand out from the rest of the Android horde.SlashGearNot RatedMoto X hands-onstock Android runs smoothly and hiccup free, though we wish Motorola had gone with the latest 4.3 rather than 4.2.2 ... Though it’s lower resolution than the HTC One – 1280 x 720 versus 1920 x 1020 – it’s an excellent panel and with 312ppi pixel density it’s tough to notice any difference in clarity.MashableNot RatedHands On With the Moto XEven without the gimmicky customization and made-in-the-U.S.A. bona fides, the Moto X is an excellent smartphone with some head-turning features, even if most of them are in the Droid line, too. If you're not on Verizon, it's worth a look.What Hi-Fi60Motorola Moto XFeatures such as active display and touchless controls really do make it stand out from the plethora of Android smartphones on the market today. It has excellent battery life too. It’s the rest of it that lets it down, and because of this, we have to question its £380 price tag.T3Not RatedMotorola Moto X review: Hands-onFor now it's hard to get a full picture but the phone itself feels great to hold, the display looks vibrant and big while the reduced bezel makes the screen feel at the forefront of the user experience.TechRadar80Moto X review Google and Motorola almost made a trIt's odd to call a phone with a battery that makes it through the day and a size a human hand can actually manipulate a niche device, but we're not sure if it's what Android users want. It's certainly what we want, in fact we're considering a purchase.GSM Arena80Motorola Moto X review: Talk to meInstead of following the established trend set by high-end Androids over the years, it dares go where no other handset has gone before. It may not look the flagship part on paper but it very much feels like one in real life.Ubergizmo90Moto X Review : http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/08/mThe Moto X delivers a great user experience. I really enjoyed the effort and the attention to detail that went into its software and settings.Phone Scoop70Review: Motorola Moto X for AT&TThe Moto X is being sold for $199 with a contract. That's the same price as the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Apple iPhone 5. All three of these competitors have better hardware specs ... What does the Motorola Moto X have that they don't? A personality.phoneArena90Motorola Moto X ReviewAt the end of the day, the Moto X is a pleasant start to reinvigorate Motorola, but it still needs just a bit more premium gas in the tank to drastically rocket the Moto X straight to the top of the ladder.VentureBeatNot RatedA day with Moto X: The anti-Droid made for everyonPerhaps more interesting than the Moto X itself is what it represents: a new smartphone strategy for Google, and a complete reboot for Motorola. That’s ultimately a good thing for consumers — though other Android manufacturers may not feel as kind.TechRadarNot RatedMotorola Moto X reviewWhether the freedom afforded by the Moto X is something consumers flock to remains to be seen, but we're glad to see phones are again being designed with us in mind, and not finding a way to jam in a bigger processor than the competition.Phone ScoopNot RatedHands-On: MOTO XOverall, I like the feel of the device, though it certainly does have the high-quality appeal of either the HTC One or iPhone 5... In all, the hardware is very good, but well short of excellent. However, there's a lot more to the MOTO X than the hardware.phoneArenaNot RatedMotorola Moto X hands-onWhen we look at the hardware underneath the handset, it won’t blow many people away, but it really doesn’t have to. For Motorola, the customized experience in designing the handset is enough to make it an appealing option for those who want to be different. It’s comprehensive, which is nice.ForbesNot RatedHands-On With The Moto X: Motorola's New Phone LooThe phone is pretty easy to operate otherwise. It’s got three virtual buttons at the bottom of the screen–home in middle, recent apps on right and a back button on left, that buzz and click slightly to give the illusion of a physical push.PhandroidNot RatedMotorola Moto X hands-on [VIDEO]It comes with mostly stock Android and a few of Motorola’s own customizations. It isn’t the most jaw-dropping device when it comes to specs, but it should have enough horsepower to keep owners happy. It also is one of the nicest phones Motorola’s constructed in a while.GSM ArenaNot RatedMotorola Moto X hands-on: First lookthe Active Display and the always on voice commands leveraging on the always-improving Google Now really take the user experience up a notch. Motorola chose to spend more effort there than on fitting a beastly chipset or a 1080p screen inside the Moto X and these are not gimmicks, they work great.Android CentralNot RatedHands-on with the Moto XThe two major customizations are Touchless Control — think Google Now without the annoyance of having to turn on your phone and actually touch anything — and Active Display, which is a low-power way of showing you information on the display without actually having to wake the phone.Good Housekeeping90Motorola Moto XIf you’re looking for an all-around great, feature-rich phone, the Moto X is a good choice.HotHardware80Android Refined: Moto X Smartphone ReviewIt's fast, it's beautiful, it's solid, and it will no doubt receive Android updates in a timely fashion given that Motorola is now housed within Google's empire.BGR90Motorola Moto X reviewThe Motorola Moto X is not the fastest phone in the world ... not the most cutting-edge, it doesn’t feature the biggest display, and it isn’t the thinnest ... However, there is absolutely no doubt that the Moto X is the most amazing Android phone I have ever used.Business Insider80Moto X Review: It's Not The Revolution You Were HoThe Moto X is a good phone. Despite all the marketing hype, it's not going to knock your socks off, but it is the most accessible and easy-to-use Android phone I've ever tested.Digital Trends80MOTOROLA MOTO X REVIEWWe really like the Moto X. It’s a lean, almost pure Google Android experience, with a few nice extras and amazing Google Now support.Geek.com80Review: Moto X is the phone Android needs right noIt doesn’t have the most megapixels, the fastest processor, the biggest battery, ... or the best screen. Without any of those things it is still an incredible mobile experience, and combined with being able to build your own phone it is easy to see this phone being successful.DroidLife90Moto X Review (2013)An above average display, a solid camera, industry standard battery life, stock Android, buttery smooth performance, and a set of software features that will actually make your life easier.Android CommunityNot RatedMoto X hands-on: everything you need to knowSo what do we think so far? We absolutely love it! Google and Motorola have done an excellent job. For one, the phone just feels top notch. The build quality is stellar, and the curves are some of the best we’ve used to date.The Next WebNot RatedHands-on with the Moto X: You won’t lust after iThis is a solid smartphone, but it’s not a shocker either. It doesn’t pack mind-blowing functionality or specs; instead, it ships with convenience-focused features. Out first impression is simply that it’s an all-around nice choice for the average Android phone user.Geek.comNot RatedAt long last, the Moto X is here (hands-on)While there’s not been enough time to make a definitive statement, it is entirely possible that this is the smoothest Android phone experience available today. Every menu felt incredibly fluid and every list scroll felt, frankly, like I was using iOS.PocketNow80Moto X review: an Android for the average JoeIf you think of yourself as a “regular person” and you’re looking for the best possible Android experience at a reasonable price, without all the frills, the Moto X just became your best possible option.USA Today80Design it yourself Moto X a solid phone for consumIn my view, this first phone to be infused with Google-ness since Motorola Mobility was snatched up by the search giant last year represents a very enticing smartphone option for the mainstream buyer.MobileBurn80Moto X Review (AT&T) - more than meets the eyeFor people who just want a good phone, the Moto X is sharp enough. The dedicated enthusiast crowd will likely seek their thrills elsewhere.
- 85AVERAGE USER SCORE59 ReviewsEngadget Reader60November 30, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Not getting Marshmallow. Battery degradation is serious.Engadget Reader80May 5, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader50March 13, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!my expectations were very high but the actual phone does not live up to its mark .the display stopped working under 4 months and i had to get it replaced. and besides the motorola service is very sloppy and not upto the mark i prefer samsung service over it.Engadget Reader10February 23, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!#MotorolaCheatsMotorola Customer Service Centre Refused to repair within warranty periodI had bought MotoX 1st Gen mobile phone 3 months back. It suddenly stopped displaying anything on my screen. It is to note that I had not dropped it. In other words, there is no physical damage. You can also verify the same in attached actual image of my mobile.I visited Motorola customer service centre. As expected(In case of any problem they will change either motherboard or display), they said its display has problem and it will cost me Rs.12500. Over that they will not give me any written proof about mobile diagnosis saying that Motorola said so. The other guy asks for some sort of certificate from service centre about the problem. But the service centre guy won't give any proof(It is obvious otherwise they will be exposed for looting the customers).Thanks.Adarsh K.Engadget Reader30February 16, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Really liked this phone until I made the mistake of letting the battery die completely. Particularity liked the Motorola Connect and Motorola Voice recognition features that worked on top of Google's voice recognition. Also liked the Chrome integration via add-on Read through a myriad of forums and worked with Motorola's technical support to try and get phone to charge. After reading through forums it's clear this is a bug and several owners have dead unusable phones because of this issue. I won't buy another Motorola product or a phone that doesn't have a replaceable battery ever again. Simply put can't stand behind a product that doesn't last longer that two years (barley a year in this case) nor a company that won't back up a product for that same time frame. Nice while it lasted though.louisd80January 17, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 7, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I've had the Moto-X on AT&T for about 6 months now. Battery life is still great, rarely need to charge before going to bed. Performance is great, still as fast as the day I got it. My previous phones were the T-Mobile G1, VZW Motorola Droid and VZW Droid 4. This is definitely the best phone I've used thus far and love the stock android experience.73roderick100July 30, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Coming from the Nexus 4, the things I appreciate the most is the Active Display, Always-listening function, and battery life. My Moto X lasts twice as long easily, and doesn't ever get hot, even while using the GPS & Bluetooth in the car. The active display is incredibly useful, and the hands-free controls are very useful.Engadget Reader100July 26, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I have had several smart phones and this one takes the cake! The phone has all the features a hard user will want and need. ðŸ‘👠I am so glad I went with the moto x over the droid maxx!! I recommend to everyone!!Engadget Reader10June 20, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Worst purchase I ever made, I regretted it from day one. I hate the android os so I installed an iPhone launcher. Mistake. Nothing worked the way it should and all the "stock" apps came with ads every 15 seconds. Switched to Google launcher. Still bad but use able. Came with broken charging brick, where is the quality control? We have a plethora of bricks so I moved on. All the alarms and ringtones and everything disappeared one day, had to download a separate app to hear and select ringtones. Battery life sucks almost constantly has to be plugged in. Where I bought it it came with a Motorola battery pack that was supposed to be able to fully charge the phone and then some. Even that failed miserably. Can't even charge it once. The phone itself is too big and and to get to an app or press a link in the upper corners it falls out of your hand . switching from screen to screen makes the wallpaper shift with it, very annoying, don't even get me started on these "live wallpapers". Buttons are too small and for some reason they put the mic button right next to the space bar, I can't even count how many times I try to hit space and the mic comes on. A lot of times when I'm typing the emoji keyboard pops up out of nowhere. Auto correct on this thing is horrible. Doesn't receive or send pictures half the time even when connected to WiFi. Also, who the hells idea was it to put the home screen in the middle of the other screens? Somehow it keeps getting messages from Texas/louisanna which never happened before. Today it just decided to switch my number on me mid conversation and had to enter a secret code in order to reset it. For some reason I got the 16gb version which was a mistake. I have flash drives with more memory than this thing.I've had this phone for 4 months and its been headaches and problems and anger at it ever since. My old iPhone 4 blows this piece of crap out of the water in every single way. I can't wait to get rid of this thing and go back to a phone that actually works. In summary: save yourself the money and hassle, DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE.Engadget Reader80June 14, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadgetjonarogers90May 25, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 22, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is probably the perfect phone for my use. The screen is in the Goldilocks range for my taste; not too big and not too small. The 720P display is bright and crisp with excellent viewing angles. I have no problem seeing the display in direct sunlight. The rubber back of my Moto Maker device gives it a nice feel that is not slippery. The little dimple on the back where the Motorola logo is located is in the perfect place to put my index finger while on a call or using one handed for a very nice balance. I have yet to come across anything that I dislike about this phone. I do not need large stereo speakers or a gigantic screen.Engadget Reader90May 16, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love the design of the Moto X primarily. It's not about specs, it's about a phone that fits in your hand. The screen doesn't need to be 1080p, they picked a lower res screen to prolong battery life. I use the active notifications a lot and the touchless control from time to time. The shake-to-activate-camera feature is extremely useful.Engadget Reader100May 15, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is the best phone I have ever owned. I loved the HTC One M8 when it came out & I have it know laying in a drawer, I just can't get away from this beautiful little phone. A great buy for anyone. I can't say enough about it. Motorola & Google did something amazing when they made this phone. It feels so natural in your hand, The Display looks great (even though it is only 720) The phone works so flawlessly. It is truly amazing that this phone can work so perfectly, but the New Samsung S5 can glitch? it makes no sense to me. Motorola has made this spec whore a believer, no longer will I be tied to the best specs to make my phone purchasing decisions. I would HIGHLY recommend this phone to ANYONE. The only thing that truly bothers me on this phone is no SD card support :-( Google does give you 50gb free Drive storage, but I do miss my SD cards.. . .. . . . . ... . . . . . .Engadget Reader90May 11, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80April 30, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90April 27, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This phone is good for the average smartphone user. Yes the specs may be mediocre but the fluidity and processing time of the software is smooth and fast, you'd swear it has a quad-core (technically it does have four cores but 2 cores are the CPU and the other 2 are the linguistic and contextual processing cores). Its speed is almost on par and sometimes faster than the Nexus 5 and Galaxy S4, demonstrating that the optimization of software is the biggest factor in fastest processing speed than having more engines. The only bad things about this phone are the camera and video quality really lack compared to even older phones. All and all, this phone is good for the average user. So unless your a dedicated developer and love playing graphically demand games on your smartphone, the Moto X is a great fit for anyone.ccheese90April 15, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I've easily been able to get 10+ hours on this thing. I finally have a phone that lasts from the time I wake up to when I get home from work. The phone is fast and slick. I really have enjoyed the OK Google Now feature. The Active Display is a little annoying because it never stops "breathing" the notifications I get even when I view them. Small annoyance though.9/10. Would use this phone again.Engadget Reader100April 10, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best Smartphone !This phone has features that no other phone has.1) Active displayThis feature is so addictive that I am not buying any other phone that does not have active display. It is this significant. Just lift the phone, or take it out of your pocket and the screen shows all the information you need in a battery efficient way without you having to press the power button.2) Touchless controlGive commands to your phone without turning the screen on. While going to bed, and my phone is lying somewhere else in the room, I just say "OK Google now, wake me up at 7 AM" and that's it. No need to touch the phone. Also just say "Ok Google now, what's up" and the phone will say the time and read your notifications :)Note : This feature requires Internet connectivity.3) Flick wrist to launch CameraThis is not a gimmick and works everytime. Need I say more. You can say this can be achieved by other apps but the key here is achieving this without sacrificing battery life.4) Motorola Spotlight storiesMoto has teamed up with Pixar animation studios and produced wonderful animated stories. Nothing to add to the features of the phone but it is something that will make you smile, and everyone else will just look in awe and surprise.This phone has Android 4.4.2 and timely updates. And to everyone comparing the hardware with the Nexus 5, just use the phone once. The phone has zero lag and the size is perfect too. The 720p screen is just enough at 4.7" screens.The key here is that Motorola made a custom 8 core hardware for this phone. 2 core application processor, 4 core GPU, 1 core natural language processing and 1 core for contextual computing. The battery life is exactly as advertised and I am happily using it since last 15days.Cons :The sound output from the speaker is not very loud. But again, it is not very low too.Also No FM Radio, if you care about that.Buy Now - http://po.st/motoxhttp://www.coupondunia4u.com/deal-of-the-day-2/motorola-moto-x-available-exclusively-flipkart-launching-day-offersEngadget Reader90March 21, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 21, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If only every Android device had this much thought put into its real-world use by humans. The Motorola software is actually an improvement on stock Android, the physical device feels solid and it's easy to use in one hand. The display and processor are not top of the line, especially if you have experience with, say, a Nexus 5, but the overall package makes it the best Android phone out there, and the only real rival to iPhone in overall experience.Engadget Reader100March 20, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 19, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 15, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Love it best fone ever!!Engadget Reader90February 27, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80February 27, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 22, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 10, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 28, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I really like this phone from the way it sits in your hand to the way it uses voice recognition. The edge to edge design of the glass is nice as well. The only real downside to this phone is the camera, pictures seem to produce a lot of noise.Engadget Reader90January 23, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Had many many flagship phones in the past years. Nexus 4-5, iPhone 3G, 4, 4S, 5 in white and black, Lumia 920, 1520, 520, Samsung VIbrant, Xperia (?), Got them, resold them all the time. I'm always going back to Apple for ease of use and battery life. These last 2 years I wished I could find an anternative. Android with 4,2 became one.Today the Moto X tempted me because the Active Display mostly. I got to say, it's a killer feature. It's blazing fast on Rogers's LTE 2600mhz band (70u/24d) and the battery can last a full day even more. I took an iPhone 5 and the Moto X for a week end and ended up using the Moto X for everything but keeping the iPhone for pictures. In that area, the iPhone stands out. But I can't compare with the Moto X until I get the 4.4 and moto cam update. I'm impress with Motorola. I feel I have a phone far more superior than a Samsung one.Engadget Reader90January 16, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetCharlie80January 14, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 13, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 8, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetJames100January 4, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 4, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100January 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Fast updates and support. Great performanceEngadget Reader80November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great phone overall-Good battery life-Active Display is great for the notifications -The always listening feature can come in handy (I asked it for the weather information in the mornings and it provided it just fine)-Screen is good but not the greatest-The phone's performance is good, people wont generally have any issues unless they try to do some resource intensive tasks.Blair80November 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 22, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!After looking at many phones I think it is one of the best android phones out there right now. Moto added features that make it unique, while keeping true to android. They made a great simple yet good design. It doesn't look cheap, it looks great. The HTC one has nice speakers and a good looking design, but battery life isn't that good. The Galaxy S4 looks and feels a bit cheap, and has ok battery life, but has a lot of sensors and the IR on both phones is nice. The camera on both may be a bit better than the Moto X, but I think the camera is pretty nice on the Moto X, just some low light fuzziness. The battery life is the best I have seen on android and for having a slightly older chip the graphics and performance on it are great. No noticeable lag as I have seen on even "faster" chip devices. And you can't beat getting updated to KitKat before many Nexus devices.Engadget Reader90November 21, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Just a super intuitive phone. Came from an HTC one. I have to say that I'm looking forward to all of what Google and Motorola cook up together. This is the beginning of some great stuff.Engadget Reader80November 21, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best phone I have ever owned. The stock Android experience is great. Active display, touchless control, and camera gesture are three genuinely useful features that only Motorola can offer.Engadget Reader90November 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 11, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Check out my full Moto X review, too much to put here! http://www.the-backburner.com/2013/11/07/the-moto-x-review/Engadget Reader90October 28, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadgetmotang100October 8, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 8, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Like most others, I was initially unimpressed with the specs, as I have historically looked at that as the benchmark by which to gauge overall experience. Some of the unique features were compelling, and when I heard Google's proposition to take average specs (which really helps with battery life) and optimize the phone towards an overall better experience, I figured I'd try it out. Glad I did.I really didn't want to give the phone high marks, mainly because I feel as though everything can be criticized, but this phone definitely earned its score.Engadget Reader80September 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 11, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!When I first saw commercials and buzz about the Moto X, I was intrigued. I'd never really been interested in an Android phone before, but the look of this, in addition to the specific features Motorola added, intrigued me. I found myself in the AT&T store trying one out, and I was immediately drawn to the way it felt in my hand. This is also, as I learned, pretty darned close to stock Android, and the performance was just right. It seemed like the right thing to get me started on Android, so I grabbed a salesperson and paid the piper.I thought I would try it out during the two week return period, but that time has come and gone and I love it too much to give it up. Let me tell you why:Forget the specs. Motorola rightly stopped focusing on specs. Sure, this hasn't got a dozen cores and 16GB of RAM or whatever. You know what? You'll never care because it feels fast. In fact, when compared against the HTC One in benchmarks, which has more cores, this phone beats it in every category. Screens move like butter. Apps open fast. Orientations flip quickly. The only thing that lags a little is Touchless Voice control, and that's forgiveable.The extras become essentials. I love Touchless Voice Control. I do. I forget to set my alarm at night a lot until after I'm in bed, and I keep the phone across the room (to force myself to get up in the morning). No problem. "Okay Google Now... wake me up at 7am." She silkily responds, "Setting alarm." And I'm off to sleep. There's more, but you know what they are and do.The battery is just right. I considered the HTC One, but despite the bigger battery, the 1080 screen kills it too quickly. I'm a snob. I do not want to plug my phone in during the day. At all. I don't care if it's just 8 hours at work or drinks after work, I shouldn't have to plug it in until I'm going to bed. This meets that requirement. Other Android phones don't seem to (with a few exceptions).It's nice. Muted, but nice. Sure, it's not aluminum, but it's beautiful in its simplicity. Kevlar back, nicely styled with a weave on the standard black. No logos on the front. It's not flashy, and I like that. If this is your first Android phone or your 20th, I think you're going to like the Moto X. Just be patient and order it customized. I wish I had done that.Engadget Reader90August 30, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
4.722
INTERNAL MEMORY
161
CAMERA
Yes
CARRIERS (US)
Att, Sprint, T mobile, Verizon, Other
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